Rachin Ravindra's sensational unbeaten 104 off 125 balls propelled New Zealand to a commanding position on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Bengaluru. His second Test hundred, a resilient knock, blunted India’s plans for a comeback after they made early inroads into the Kiwi batting lineup. Ravindra, alongside Tim Southee, who contributed 49*, constructed a pivotal 112-run eighth-wicket partnership that took New Zealand's lead to 299 runs.

India started the day strong with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah striking early. Siraj got rid of Daryl Mitchell, while Bumrah dismissed Tom Blundell, giving India hope of restricting New Zealand to a modest total. Ravindra Jadeja then spun a web with twin strikes, dismissing Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry, leaving New Zealand at 233/7. However, Ravindra and Southee turned the tide in New Zealand’s favor.

Ravindra demonstrated his class and composure, playing skillfully against India’s spinners, particularly targeting Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. He took control of the game, finding boundaries with ease and frustrating India’s attempts to close the innings. As a result, New Zealand built a strong lead, with Ravindra’s brilliant ton deflating India’s hopes of a quick finish. With the pitch expected to deteriorate further over the next two days, India faces a daunting task in their second innings.

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